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UAE challenges jurisdiction of ICJ in Sudan’s case

At a hearing on Thursday, the United Arab Emirates contested the jurisdiction of the United Nations’ highest court over a genocide claim filed by Sudan. The UAE argued that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) had no authority to rule on the case, in which the Gulf country is accused of violating the Genocide Convention […]

Morocco’s trade deficit widens 15.5% despite strong tourism and investment growth

Morocco’s trade deficit reached 225.29 billion dirhams through August 2025, increasing 15.5% compared to the corresponding 2024 period, according to Foreign Exchange Office data. This widening gap results from import growth outpacing export expansion despite positive performance in other economic sectors. Imports surged 8.4% to 533.42 billion dirhams while exports grew more moderately at 3.8%, […]

African countries gather in Marrakech to address weapons of mass destruction proliferation

African Countries are gathered in Marrakech from January 31 to February 2 to take part in the political meeting to promote the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) dedicated to African countries. The event is a collaborative effort initiated by Morocco and the US. The primary objective of the initiative is to encourage African countries to support […]